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Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave: Guided Boat Tour & Exploration

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Overview

Available languages

Vietnamese
English

10 hours

Mobile ticket

Embark on an unforgettable journey to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, home to some of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders. Cruise along the river into Phong Nha Cave, famous for its stunning underground river and magnificent stalactites that sparkle in the cave’s mystical light.

Continue to Paradise Cave, often called the “Underground Palace,” where a wooden walkway leads you through vast chambers filled with towering limestone formations shaped over millions of years.

Surrounded by lush jungle and ancient karst mountains, this experience reveals the incredible beauty and geological wonders of central Vietnam. Exploring Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave is more than a tour — it’s a journey into one of the most breathtaking underground worlds in Asia.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please provide the name and address of your hotel in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha for pick-up arrangements.

You need to provide the tour leader's phone number and preferred method of contact so the tour operator can reach out to you directly after booking.

If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.

You can also end your trip in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Dong Hoi

7:15 AM - 7:45 AM: Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pick-up from Dong Hoi city or Dong Hoi train station.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Phong Nha

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Pick-up from your hotel/homstay in the scenic Phong Nha Village area.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

An English-speaking tour guide with expertise in the history and culture of the caves

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village

Bottled water

Buggy ride through the jungle

Entrance tickets to Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave

300 meter exploration on foot inside Phong Nha Cave

1 kilometer exploration of Paradise Cave

Travel hat

• Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (with the option to choose vegetarian dishes)

Dragon boat ride on the Son river

Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area

Tet holiday fees (10 USD per person)

Public holiday surcharge (April 28 – May 2): 150,000 VND per person

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Options

Group Tour - No Tickets

No Tickets : This service does not include entrance fees, dragon boat tickets for Phong Nha Cave and Paradise cave Standard Service: As this option excludes tickets, please bring cash. Our guide will help you buy them at the counter. Duration: 9 hours Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up → Paradise Cave (No Ticket) → Lunch → Phong Nha Cave (No Ticket) → Drop-off Van / Bus / Car Confirmation: After you book, our Customer Care team will quickly contact you to confirm your trip details. Pickup included

Private Tour

Farm Life – Hands-on Fun: Feed ducks, ride buffaloes, fish, and pick fruits. Enjoy local snacks and fresh tea. Price: 100,000 VND per person Duration: 9 hours: Visit Phong Nha and Paradise Caves in 9 hours, including transportation from Dong Hoi and a boat ride to Phong Nha Cave. Local Specialty Lunch: Enjoy a tasty lunch with grilled meat, fish, rice, and fresh vegetables. Vegetarian options are available. Tourist SUV or Minivan: Travel in comfort with a tourist SUV or minivan, tailored to accommodate your group size. Pickup included

Group Tour: Drop-off in Hue

Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave Standard service Duration: 1 day Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour Phong Nha and Paradise caves : Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Hue Van/ Bus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation . Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants Pickup included

Group: Drop Dong Hoi/Phong Nha

Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha Cave and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave Standard Service Duration: 9 hours Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Phong Nha & Dong Hoi Minibus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation for groups of up to 16 passengers Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants Pickup included

Reviews

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399 reviews

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  • Caves Tour

    Sherpa15856209345,May 6, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had a great time on this tour. Both caves were wonderful. Jessica (Tra) our guide was so sweet and very knowledgeable. It was nice being picked up and dropped off at our hotel also! Would definitely recommend this tour!

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  • Great day with Sovaba travel and Jessica Tra exploring phong Nha caves

    Goran J,May 6, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Jessica Tra was a wonderful guide from the moment she communicated pick up timing and updates so everyone was picked yp efficiently and on time . Her knowledge of our tour and her ability to communicate and connect with everyone in the group made us all feel like a family from the onset . Wonderful adventure inside the paradise and dong Nha caves with her knowledge of the limestone’s formation and easy no rush directions gave everybody their own time and space to explore as well . Definitely a 5 star + guide and tour to recommend for everyone

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  • A great day in the caves of the Vietnamese chungle

    Ömer K,May 3, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The tour to the caves I can recommend to anyone. Our tour guide Jessica was very well positioned and introduced us to the region with her humorous nature and broad knowledge. A must do in the region!

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  • It was a wonderful experience.

    Trek24718100466,May 2, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I didn't understand the English explanation at all because I didn't understand English, but my guide David translated it in some places and I was very grateful that he cared. But I apologize for the inconvenience. Hong Nyake Bang was a good activity, but the beauty was better in Paradise Cave, (and the fatigue is better in Paradise Cave…) I hope we didn’t have to see two caves on the way to the second one. I thought it was good to experience both because it had different fun and beauty. It was difficult, but David, who always smiled from start to finish, helped me through the experience. Thank you very much.

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  • If you like limestone caves, this is a must-see!︎

    Grooper-Mahata,Apr 30, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I love limestone caves (Akiyoshidai Shuho Cave is my favorite) and joined because it is a World Heritage Site David, our guide, explained not only about the caves but also the lives of the boatmen and the people around them, and the stories of the discovery of the caves, which gave us a better understanding. Perhaps because David is from a local area, there were scenes where he felt local love as he was having friendly conversations with local people in various places. The Hong Nha caves, where you enter the caves by boat, start off exciting, like the Caribbean pirates of Real Disney Sea, but inside they were amazing limestone caves. There was a local service that paid me to take photos, but from a Japanese point of view it is very reasonable and I recommend it because you can take many professional photobooks. Paradise Caves (one kilometer course) is a relatively difficult climb up and down to the cave. Once we got into the cave, it was a wonderful view that blew away. In Japan, there are stalactites everywhere that are so large that you can't even get close to them, and of course you can't touch them, but you can get up close and take pictures of them, and they're really amazing. I'm amazing, amazing. I kept calling him that. I think it was also a great memory that David brought an LED light and took a lot of nice pictures. I really recommend it.

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  • Should try once!!!

    Compass56487139870,Apr 29, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Just finished the Phong Nha - Paradise Cave tour and honestly it was surprisingly well-organized from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly, the schedule was clear without feeling rushed, and the whole experience felt very professional overall. Big shoutout to our tour guide Lily, she's super friendly, supportive with good way of storytelling. She explained things clearly, kept the atmosphere comfortable and fun, and was always attentive to everyone in the group. You can tell she actually cares about making sure people have a good experience instead of just doing the bare minimum. Both Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave were absolutely worth seeing. The scenery was insane in person. If anyone’s considering this tour, this one’s definitely solid.

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  • Great!!! Go ahead and close a great team

    Coralie C,Apr 29, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    A great time with lyly and her team. Little care with us and full of explanations on the scene. We thank the team for their service we hope to be able to go back through them on our next trip. The 12h meal was great!!!!

  • Great tour

    V9185VRcharlottec,Apr 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave guided tour was a really enjoyable experience and definitely worth doing. Both caves are absolutely stunning, with impressive formations and huge underground spaces that are hard to fully take in until you see them in person. The boat tour through Phong Nha Cave was a highlight—peaceful, unique, and a great way to explore the cave from a different perspective. Our guide, Jessica, really made the day even better. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and kept everything running smoothly while sharing interesting insights along the way. Overall, a great tour with beautiful scenery and excellent guiding—highly recommend it!

  • Easy cave tour

    O2399LLnguyenl,Apr 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    The tour is well organized with very relaxing pace. Our tour guide, Tra, was very attentive and enthusiastic. Good foods was included Both Paradise and Phong Nha caves are stunning and definitely worth to visit. Highly recommend

  • Amazing time

    L4263FVhelgak,Apr 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was an amazing day with our Guide Jessica. She is so nice and funny with a lot of Knowledge 👌🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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